Newcastle Knights 2024

Post by **greeneyed** » January 4, 2024, 7:56 pm

Newcastle Knights recruitment and positional battles key to success

A three-way halves battle, a role adjustment for Phoenix Crossland and expectation on a Penrith Panthers junior to fill the sizeable hole left by Dominic Young’s departure.

BEST 17

1 Kalyn Ponga
2 Tom Jenkins
3 Dane Gagai
4 Bradman Best
5 Greg Marzhew
6 Tyson Gamble
7 Jackson Hastings
8 Jacob Saifiti
9 Jayden Brailey
10 Daniel Saifiti
11 Tyson Frizell
12 Kai Pearce Paul
13 Adam Elliott

14 Phoenix Crossland
15 Jack Hetherington
16 Leo Thompson
17 Dylan Lucas

Read more: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport ... f6e720b211

President Clinton · Post by **President Clinton** » January 5, 2024, 6:56 am

I think the Knights will take a step backwards in 2024.

Post by **greeneyed** » January 19, 2024, 4:02 pm

Knights predicted Round 1 team and 2024 overview

Having tested their depth in almost all positions on the field last season, coach Adam O'Brien has hit the market to ensure his squad is well equipped for the year ahead after farewelling 10 players including Dom Young (Roosters), Lachlan Fitzgibbon (Warrington) and Kurt Mann (Bulldogs).

Predicted Round 1 team

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Tom Jenkins
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Greg Marzhew
6. Tyson Gamble
7. Jackson Hastings
8. Daniel Saifiti
9. Jayden Brailey
10. Leo Thompson
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Dylan Lucas
13. Adam Elliott

14. Phoenix Crossland
15. Jacob Saifiti
16. Jack Hetherington
17. Jed Cartwright

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/01/06/act ... -overview/

Post by **dubby** » May 14, 2024, 9:29 am

NRL investigates third-party deal of Newcastle Knights star Kalyn Ponga

The deal, which was given written approval by the NRL four years ago, is believed to be worth six figures and has come under the microscope after Ponga’s father, Andre, raised concerns regarding the agreement.

Knights officials confirmed the deal had been given the green light by the NRL in 2020 and the club was confident the issue was not with them. However, issue being reviewed is that the third-party deal was between Ponga and a business associate of one of the club’s most powerful figures. There is no suggestion Ponga, his father Andre, or the club figure and the business associate have done anything wrong.

Read more: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport ... 8758bc8fe1

NRL investigates Ponga third party deal: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/salary ... 5jd9a.html

‘There’s more to it’: Bombshell Ponga theory as fresh details of alleged cap breach emerge: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... c7204bee66

Northern Raider · Post by **Northern Raider** » May 14, 2024, 1:41 pm

Interesting one. If it was cleared by the NRL at the time then curious what this new info is. If there was other representations made in the background then isn't old man Ponga throwing himself under the bus too?

NoMan · Post by **NoMan** » May 14, 2024, 2:22 pm

Unless the business associate and the club figure left a paper trail the NRL won't be able to do much. I mean players could sign two contracts and still plead ignorance.

I'm not sure what the NRL has to do with it though unless someone is claiming there was a cap breach. They aren't party to the agreement.

LimeGreenMachine · Post by **LimeGreenMachine** » May 14, 2024, 3:19 pm

If Pongas Dad has raised the issue then it will be do with the sponsor not fulfilling their side of the deal, not been paid. No way he would be raising it if it was an illegal deal and it had been signed off by the NRL

reptar · Post by **reptar** » May 14, 2024, 6:10 pm

LimeGreenMachine wrote:If Pongas Dad has raised the issue then it will be do with the sponsor not fulfilling their side of the deal, not been paid. No way he would be raising it if it was an illegal deal and it had been signed off by the NRL

I dunno. I reckon he would.